Speech-Language Pathologist SLP FT Albuquerque Rio Rancho

Harmonyhomehealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

A leading home health provider in Albuquerque is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to enhance patient care in their place of residence. This position offers flexible scheduling and competitive compensation, allowing clinicians to effectively manage patient assessments and develop personalized care plans. Ideal candidates should possess an active state license, CPR certification, and strong organizational skills to excel in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active state license for Speech-Language Pathology.
• Requires a current CPR certification with BLS.
• Experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is essential.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing home health operations.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to supervise others.
• Ability to stay calm in emergencies.
• Experience documenting in an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patient physical and communication levels.
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with diverse patient populations and co-workers.
• Educate patients and families about home programs, diet, equipment, and resources.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Active State Speech-Language Pathologist License

Current CPR with BLS card

Great organization skills

Computer/Technology literacy

Crisis management

Education

State SLP License

CPR with BLS

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement
• Sign on Bonus

Job Summary

Home health Speech-Language Pathologists are central to the care team and maximize a patient’s ability to safely remain in the least restrictive environment as their place of residence. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patient physical, functional, cognitive, and communication levels within the scope of Speech-Language Therapy
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Educate patients and family members about home programs, diet modifications, equipment, and available resources
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to appropriately supervise others
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.